Lake Co. clubs and hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
May 22
Barefoot Bay Open House: 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 22, Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center, 1461 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. All ages are invited to go "behind-the-scenes" to tour the nautical-themed water retreat; enjoy activities including face painting, chalk drawing, coloring and contests; and sample refreshments; and have a picture taken with Leroy the Lobster. For information, visit mundeleinparks.org, or contact Scott Anthony, at (224) 565-5273 or santhony@mundeleinparks.org.
May 23
RPGing unplugged: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6 and up are invited to bring dice for a one-shot tabletop (not video game) role-playing game campaign. The library will provide lunch and an experienced DM. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
May 24
Mah-jongg Tournament: Payment and reservations needed by Sunday, May 24, for event at 11:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Temple Chai 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. The Sisterhood of Temple Chai of Long Grove will sponsor their eighth annual Mah-jongg Tournament with lunch raffles, prizes and more. Participants may bring a group of four players or the committee can put players in a group. Each foursome must provide one mah-jongg set, a card table and two snack tables. The cost is $36 for Sisterhood members, $42 for nonmembers. For information, e-mail sisterhood@templechai.org, attention Sharon or Arlene, or call (847) 537-1771.
May 27
Beth Judea annual meeting: 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. The Annual Meeting of Congregation Beth Judea. Some of the items on the agenda are: vice-presidents' reports; budget approval; constitution changes; and the election of 11 officers and 12 at-large directors. For information, call the synagogue, at (847) 634-0777.
Games Day Luncheon: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, Coramandel Clubhouse, 375 Kelburn, Deerfield. The Business and Professional Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold their Annual Games Day Luncheon event. Bring a game, enjoy lunch and raise funds for the New Sarah Wetsman Davidson Patient Tower. This will be $18. For information and reservations, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
May 28
Installation Luncheon: 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, Wildfire Restaurant, 1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. The Glencoe/ Northbrook/ Winnetka Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold their Installation Luncheon, with guest speaker political analyst Joyce Schraeger, who will present "Where Are We Now?" Lunch, installation of officers and honoring of Hortense Rubinoff and Eleanor Guttman for their many years of service will follow at 12:15 p.m. The event is $40. For information, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
May 30
Russian Jeopardy: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Team up to play the famous intellectual game in Russian. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org. on someone else's boat. Information, contact Brook Edwards, at (847) 322-9750, or Brook_Edwards@abbott.com.
June 2
Lake Villa Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Lake Villa Village Hall, 65 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. "Life at Peacock Camp" will be presented after a business meeting. The public is welcome. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 265-8685.
June 20
Boating Safety Education Classes: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes, open to ages 12 and up. The cost is $40 per person. For information visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
Ongoing
Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.
Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.
Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting.
Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.
Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. The next series to be featured will be "Trigun." Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.
Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.
Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealers and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.
Lake County Scrabble Club: 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month , Panera Bread, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee. All levels of play are welcome. For information, call Maria, at (847) 951-6620 or visit meetup.com/lakecountyscrabble.
Ela Historical Society: 1 p.m. the third Sunday of every month, old Ela Township Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. All are welcome. The society also has a workshop from 9-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the same address. Call (847) 438-2086.